The core thesis of modern queer theory—that sexuality is a spectrum—was pioneered by trans thinkers. By challenging the idea that gender is fixed at birth, trans people gave the wider community the language to understand bisexuality, pansexuality, and fluidity. Without trans visibility, the "B" and "Q" in the acronym lack philosophical grounding.
Understanding the Transgender Community Within LGBTQ+ Culture: History, Intersectionality, and the Fight for Visibility